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Manipur


NSA for 4 AMUCO men

Sep 30th, 2009 | By neitham | Category: Manipur

Imphal, September 29, 2009: Out of the nine members of AMUCO, arrested by the police on September 14, in connection with the ongoing public agitation over the July 23 Khwairamband Bazar incident, four of them have been detained under National Security Act, while three have been granted bail against a surety bond of Rs 50,000 [...]



Fraudulence mars Tamei development plan

Sep 30th, 2009 | By neitham | Category: Manipur

Imphal, September 29, 2009: Rampant fraud and discrepancies have marred all infrastructure development initiatives at Tamei sub-divisional headquarters.



MHRC to issue warrant against SP, OC

Sep 30th, 2009 | By neitham | Category: Manipur

Imphal, September 29, 2009: The Manipur Human Rights Commission has decided to issue warrants against the SP Imphal West and the OC of Imphal West commando, for their failure to show up and give statements about the July 23 incident.



Students sensitised on renewable energy

Sep 30th, 2009 | By neitham | Category: Manipur

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Lamka, September 29, 2009: Faced with an alarming rate of depleting energy sources on earth, MANIREDA, a pioneer agency in promoting renewable energy resources in the state today achieve a feat here as it gave a practical exhibition to nearly two-thousand students of Rayburn College on the viability of efficient yet renewable sources [...]



IGNOU to open special study centre for minorities of state

Sep 26th, 2009 | By neitham | Category: Manipur

Imphal, September 25, 2009: Study centre of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNUO) will also be opened in the state with special package for the economically and educationally backward classes, official of the Manipur State Minorities Commission said today.



Central team in State to scan PDS

Sep 26th, 2009 | By neitham | Category: Manipur

Imphal, September 25, 2009: A team of central Vigilance Committee arrived at Imphal today on a three day visit to the state during which the panel members would oversee the Public Distribution System mechanism.



HIV infection among FSWs, MSM on the raise in state

Sep 23rd, 2009 | By neitham | Category: Manipur

Imphal, September 22, 2009: The HIV infection rate among the female sex workers(FSWs) and Men having sex with Men(MSM) are comparatively increasing though it has reduced among the Intravenous Drug Users (IDUs) in Manipur.



Manpower shortage hampers service of Veterinary hospital

Sep 23rd, 2009 | By neitham | Category: Manipur

Imphal, September 22, 2009: Lack of workforces has prevented the State Veterinary Hospital located at Sanjenthong here from providing services at the hospital for 24-hour a day to the utter disappointment of many visitors and clients.



NREGS wages disbursal through post offices

Sep 23rd, 2009 | By neitham | Category: Manipur

Imphal, September 22, 2009: In connection with withdrawing NREGS wages through post office savings accounts, the Director of Postal Services, Manipur has laid down certain points that should be observed by the beneficiaries.



Media sensitised to HIV/AIDS reporting

Sep 23rd, 2009 | By neitham | Category: Manipur

Imphal, September 22 2009: A State level media workshop on HIV/AIDS was held at R&D Wing, Lamphelpat today. Taking part in the workshop as a resource person, editor of the Ereibak, Irengbam Arun called upon all concerned to frame the State AIDS policy in a transparent manner.